Pro-line Ford F-100 - Paint on the outside

[mann0mann]

Just finished my first scaler...

I misted Tamiya black on the inside, backed it with Tamiya Copper for a rust color. Then painted it with a coat of silver, white, black then the main body color on the outside (body is a little heavy with all that paint )

I think it came out pretty decent for my first try paiting on the outside.

I was going to put some dents and dings in it, but I tried a little on some scrap peices of lexan and wasn't happy with the results, so I wussed-out and didn't do it.

Now it's time to scratch it up (actually already have...)

[2JSC]

So how are the OutCroppers working out for you?

Truck looks really nice! What kind of running gear? I see AX10 axles.

[Prostreet]

Great shots, very nice truck.

[dieselfuel]

i did my f-100 like that. sprayed silver backed with black on the inside and daytona yellow on the outside.

[mann0mann]

I hope I don't step on anyone's toes....I didn't want to really double post, I do have a build thread in the 1.9 forum, with more pics if anyone wants to see more.

It's Ax10 axles, ax10 tranny, x-trail chassis, eritex beadlocks and rc4wd out croppers.

I really like the out croppers. I did buy a set of Trail Doc XL's from Corey at RPP and I do like those as well. Just initial testing and runs, I felt that the out croppers performed a little better. They are softer than Rock Stompers and Rock Crushers which is great! By far the best compound from RC4wd.

In comparison the Trail Docs were just a tad taller and a littler softer even in it's firmest compound of "soft". But the taller lugs of the out croppers seem to make a bigger difference.

-Mike

[mann0mann]

dieselfuel - I really checked out your thread quite a bit during my build it helped a bunch! Thanks! Your ford came out great!

[Stormin2u]

Remember to post a few shots after after she gets some wear on that paint. It should look really good with a little natural wear and tear.

[littleWOJIN]

whats the point of painting outside and inside?

[Prostreet]

Originally Posted by littleWOJIN

whats the point of painting outside and inside?

Being fairly new to the Lexan body & The R/C hobby, I was wondering the same thing. I am sure there is a very good reason, I was just affraid to ask...

[mann0mann]

We'll for me the idea was I wanted a flatter sheen and more realistic look, since this was supposed to be a "scale" rig.

I painted the inside copper to give it a "rust" look. The extra colors on the outside were to even enhance that true paint chip look. So when the paint scrapes/rubs off on the outside, which it eventually will it will look like rust poking through and hopefully I'll end up with what looks like a realistic banged up truck.

You can even take it further and put your own dings and dents in too and pre-"weather" the truck.

Here's a thread I referenced a few times when doing this -

Paint on the outside

I personally was too chicken to the dents (I tried a few on some scrap and couldn't do it very well) plus after a couple days work, I just wanted to be done.

So I sort of used this as an inspiration, I love the way this rig came out and figure one day my body might look as cool as Nluvwithxlr8ing's rig

My K2-4 K5 Blazer

-Mike

[Mr Rogers]

i love F100'S GREAT JOB

[Prostreet]

MannOmann, totally onboard now...

After looking at those weathered trucks, I can't wait to get started.

[GH Racing]

wow love the paint job looks really great
and awesome shots

[bigtim]

Mike, Body and truck look awsome as does all of your rigs. Can't wait to see it a little more scratched up.

[broncobill]

That's a cool idea. I was going to try something like paint different colors on the inside to give it that beat up look. But after your idea, I'll have to give that a try. Would a brown backed by white on the inside give it more of a duller rust color?

[mann0mann]

I would test some scrap lexan and see if you like the results.

Usually white will make a color brighter. That's why I misted black straight copper seemed too "perfect".

Thanks again for all the compliments!

I'm up at pinecrest,ca with the kids right now and it's killing me I didn't bring it on vacation. There is a ton of places to crawl here!

[Stormin2u]

I'd be interested to know what brand of paint you shot on your F100?

[mann0mann]

All Tamiya, except the bed and the coat of black was Krylon Camo Ultra Flat (really nice too btw! I would use that again in a heart beat).

-Mike

[Stormin2u]

Thanks Mike it looks great I've got a paint on the outside coming up and I hope it will look as good as yours.